#BA6D32 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #ba6d32 is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use the orange hex code #ba6d32 as a supporting brand color for food, sports, construction safety, or autumn campaigns. Black text achieves about 5.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #ba6d32
What is #ba6d32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba6d32 is rgb(186, 109, 50), in HSL hsl(26, 58%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 73%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #ba6d32?
#ba6d32 pairs well with charcoal, cream, deep blue, and muted green, balancing its warm orange-brown base without competing with it. Use cream for a softer palette, or deep neutrals when you need stronger visual weight.
Is #ba6d32 readable on white or black?
#ba6d32 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.